"Strike" is the third and final studio album released by the French Heavy Metal band"Attentat Rock". It was recorded at the Maunoir Studio, Geneva, Switzerland during November 1984 until January 1985. The album was produced by Elie Benali who also produced several albums for the French "Vulcain" band.
This web page has photos of album covers, inner sleeves, record labels together with production details, musicians and track-listing.
The album "Strike" by Attentat Rock is the band’s third studio album, released in 1985. It was recorded and mixed at Studio Maunoir (Geneva, Switzerland) between November 1984 and January 1985 — sessions and release credits list these dates and location.
Production on "Strike" was handled by Elie Benali, who appears in the release credits as producer. Benali’s involvement is documented on the album credits and his discography.
The lineup credited on the original release is: Marc Quee — lead vocals; Fabrice Fourgeaud and Hervé Raynal — guitars; Pierre Brémond — bass; Thierry Gaulme — drums. Some releases also credit Thierry Fervant on keyboards/synth. These personnel credits appear on the LP/cassette listings and archival databases.
Correction note: the guitarist’s name is correctly rendered Fabrice Fourgeaud (and not “Fabrice Forgeau” as previously printed). Release credits consistently use Fourgeaud.
Genre clarification: "Strike" is documented in discographies and record listings as Hard Rock / Heavy Metal (sometimes labelled simply “Rock” in marketplace entries). It is not typically classified as punk; therefore references to it as a “classic of French punk rock” are inaccurate.
Lifecycle note: while "Strike" is an important 1985 release for Attentat Rock, it should not be called the band’s definitive final studio album. The group later rebranded briefly as Pink Rose (mid-1980s) and, after a split, reconvened for reunion activity in subsequent years — their timeline and later activity are documented in band histories.
In short: keep the recording dates, Studio Maunoir location, and Elie Benali production credit; change the genre to Hard Rock / Heavy Metal; correct the guitarist’s name to Fabrice Fourgeaud; and remove the statement that the album is the band’s “final studio album,” replacing it with “third studio album (1985)” and a brief note about the band’s later rebranding as Pink Rose.
French Heavy Metal / Hard Rock
A fierce strain of French Heavy Metal blending melodic leads and driving riffs with the intensity of early-’80s European metal. Attentat Rock’s sound captures the raw energy of the NWOBHM movement while keeping its Gallic flair intact.
Virgin – DM 207 198
This album includes the original custom inner sleeve featuring complete lyrics, detailed credits, and photos of the band members of Attentat Rock.
Record Format: 12" LP Vinyl, Stereo
Total Weight: 230 g
1985 – Made in EEC
Maunoir Studio – Geneva, Switzerland
Disclaimer: Track durations are approximate; slight differences may occur between pressings or reissues.
“Strike” captures the height of the French metal surge of the mid-’80s. Attentat Rock fused tight musicianship with an accessible melodic edge, offering lyrics in English to appeal beyond the Francophone market. Their energy was matched by polished production from Elie Benali, marking this LP as one of the best-crafted examples of France’s contribution to the European metal scene.
The front cover of “Strike” shows the band logo in metallic red letters against a storm-lit sky, evoking the album’s title and energy. The imagery captures the aggression and speed of mid-1980s French heavy metal design.
The back cover lists the complete track titles and credits in bold typography, framed by band photos taken during the Geneva recording sessions. The Virgin logo and catalog number DM 207 198 appear at the bottom right corner.
This custom inner sleeve features printed lyrics for all songs, together with a large monochrome photo of the band performing live, emphasizing their road-hardened image.
Close-up of the original inner sleeve (side one) showing song lyrics for “Forces of the Dark” and “Open Your Eyes” with a background collage of live performance shots.
Second side of the inner sleeve displays lyrics for “Heavy Metal” and “Rock’n’Roll,” along with individual band portraits taken by Lionel Bertin.
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The "Strike" album by Attentat Rock is a notable addition to the French Heavy Metal scene, marking the culmination of the band's musical journey. Released as their third and final studio album, "Strike" showcases the band's talent, energy, and unique sound.
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